07) TYMO and Kayas added to Hyperspace Metalfest 2024 lineup:

The lineup is stacking up for the 2024 edition of Hyperspace Metalfest in Vancouver, BC. Edmonton thrashers TYMO and Vancouver melodeath band Kayas have join the roster, replacing Tylor Dory Trio and Sleepership on day 1 of the festival on April 11th at The Wise Hall. The festival, now in its 5th edition, promises its most epic lineup yet, featuring headliners Týr, Flotsam and Jetsam, and Skelator, alongside Trollfest, The Dread Crew of Oddwood, Aether Realm, Iron Kingdom, and more, is set to take place from April 11th to 13th. Tickets are available via this location. 

Daily Lineup:

Thursday, April 11th (The Wise Hall):

Skelator

Kayas

Syryn

Naitaka

Tymo

Friday, April 12th (Rickshaw Theatre):

Tyr

Trollfest

Aether Realm

The Dread Crew Of Oddwood

Balrogath

Saturday, April 13th (Rickshaw Theatre): 

Flotsam and Jetsam

Iron Kingdom

Borealis

Osyron

Odinfist

08) CKY announce May tour w/ Crobot & X-Cops:

CKY have announced a late spring 2024 headline tour, titled the New Reason to Dream Tour, in celebration of their 25th anniversary. The trek kicks off on May 1 in Knoxville, Tennessee, and concludes on May 26 in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Crobot and X-Cops will join them on select dates. In addition to the tour, CKY will also perform at major fall festivals, including Louder Than Life in September and Aftershock in October. More world touring is planned for 2024 and 2025. Tickets are available via this location.

The band comments:

“Through all the bullshit over the last couple years, you have no idea how ready we are to get back on the road and fucking rock. 25 years of CKY and we are ready for 20 more. The band sounds fucking great and the tour is going to be fucking awesome. Let’s go!”

Tour Dates:

05/01 Knoxville, TN @ Open Chord* 

05/02 Savannah, GA @ Victory North

05/03 Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theatre**

05/05 Charleston, SC @ Music Farm**

05/06 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell)**

05/07 Norfolk, VA @ Norva**

05/08 Carborro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle**

05/09 Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live**

05/12 Memphis, TN @ Growlers***

05/14 St. Louis, MO @ Pop’s

05/15 Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere’s

05/16 Lansing, MI @ Grewal Hall

05/17 Chicago, IL @ Metro

05/18 Urbana, IL @ Canopy Club 

05/20 Pittsburgh, PA @ Jergel’s 

05/21 New York, NY @ Racket 

05/22 Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts 

05/24 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom 

05/25 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Lite 

05/26 Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’

09/26 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival****

10/12 Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival**** 

*CKY Only

**With X-Cops

***No Crobot

****Festival Appearance